Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and engineering organisation is seeking a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer in Bristol. This hybrid, permanent role entails writing and reviewing safety case documentation, supporting safety case implementation, and collaborating with technical teams. Candidates must have experience in nuclear safety and hold a degree in a STEM discipline. The position offers a base salary of £60,000+ depending on experience.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Competitive salary

Meaningful impact on safety

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety, safety case development, or substantiation.
• Background in regulated or high-hazard industries is a plus.
• Strong technical writing skills are essential.
• Collaborative mindset required for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Write and review nuclear substantiation and safety case documentation.
• Support periodic reviews ensuring safety case implementation.
• Lead workstreams and contribute to team initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Human Factors, and Site Safety teams.
• Review analyses and calculations for safety justifications.

Skills

Nuclear safety expertise

Technical writing

Collaboration

Education

Degree in a STEM discipline

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Must be a sole British national and eligible for SC clearance

Copello Global is partnering with a leading defence and engineering organisation to recruit a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer for a key, long-term programme in the UKs nuclear sector. This is an excellent opportunity for someone experienced in high-integrity, regulated environments who wants to lead on important safety deliverables.

Nuclear Safety Case Engineer Bristol

Permanent | Hybrid | £60,000+ (DOE)

Must be a sole British national and eligible for SC clearance

Copello Global is partnering with a leading defence and engineering organisation to recruit a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer for a key, long-term programme in the UKs nuclear sector. This is an excellent opportunity for someone experienced in high-integrity, regulated environments who wants to lead on important safety deliverables.

What Youll Be Doing

• Writing and reviewing nuclear substantiation and safety case documentation

• Supporting periodic reviews and ensuring safety case implementation

• Leading your own workstreams and contributing to team initiatives

• Collaborating with Engineering, Human Factors, and Site Safety teams

• Reviewing analyses, calculations, and supporting evidence for safety justifications
  

What Were Looking For

• Experience in nuclear safety, safety case development, or substantiation

• Background in regulated or high-hazard industries (e.g., nuclear, defence)

• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to structure reports clearly

• Collaborative mindset and experience working closely with technical teams

• Degree-qualified in a STEM discipline
  

Whats on Offer

• Hybrid working from Bristol, with regular planning and flexibility

• £60,000+ base salary depending on experience

• A meaningful role with real impact on safety in the UK nuclear sector
  

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